2007.22.16

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1920-1930s
4 in HIGH x 5.5 in WIDE
(10.16 cm HIGH x 13.97 cm WIDE)
Gift of Donald V. Hemphill through Juliette F. Finley, Executrix
2007.22.16






This is a split cedar model boat, ca. 1920-1930. The bottom interior of the boat has three bumps, which are said to represent the heart, lung, and kidney of the vessel. Being thus animated, the boat is sure to float, accoring to Yurok stories. P. C. Klieger

Used: toy | Decoration | Education

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